Mechanical Drafter

Mechanical Drafter

The Drafter 2 position supports sustainment engineering efforts through engineering drawing updates, documentation control, and administrative drafting activities. This role is ideal for a junior drafter looking to develop CAD and engineering documentation skills in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Revise and update engineering drawings.
• Support documentation and change management activities, maintaining accurate records and drawing packages.
• Assist with sustainment engineering paperwork and administrative tasks.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma plus 1+ year of drafting experience, or additional education in lieu of experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawing techniques and drafting standards.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software (Creo preferred; NX, Solid Works, AutoCAD, or CATIA acceptable).
• Basic understanding of trigonometry and algebra.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AS degree with no work experience is acceptable.
• Experience in CAD modeling and mechanical drafting.
• Familiarity with mechanical design and 3D modeling.

Work Environment

This position offers the opportunity to support a leading aerospace and defense organization developing advanced unmanned aircraft systems and next-generation aerospace technology. The role provides strong potential for contract-to-hire conversion and long-term career growth. Work is conducted in a collaborative engineering environment with in-house R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and technical support teams. Hybrid work flexibility is available after onboarding, combined with a 9/80 work schedule that provides every other Friday off.

The company is focused on long-term innovation and technology development rather than short-term performance pressures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Poway, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)